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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kai38`, Feb 28, 2013.

  1. Feb 28, 2013 at 11:18 AM
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    kai38`

    kai38` [OP] Well-Known Member

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    How do you store & pack your camping gear in the bed of your Tacoma?
    I have Pelican cases for most of my gear, a RTT on a bed rack and plan on making a raised floor where the cut outs for boards are.
    I also need to figure out a mount for a 10lb small propane cylinder.
     
  2. Feb 28, 2013 at 1:17 PM
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    H0LLYW00D

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    I don't have pictures yet but ill have some next week. I purchased a Bedslide which gives be a slide out platform and having a local shop build me a tray that secures to its rails to hard mount a set of Pelican cases to it, that way they are moveable in the bed and removable which still being safe to stay in the bed all the time. These containers will store my recovery gear and medical supplies, some of the camping gear is going to go in the bed Pelican cases when needed and the rest will go in Pelican cases over the roof once I get my newly purchases Bajarack modified for lights and awnings installed.
     
  3. Feb 28, 2013 at 1:39 PM
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    Sounds like an interesting set up, please post pictures when it's finished.
     
  4. Mar 1, 2013 at 4:04 AM
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  5. Mar 1, 2013 at 6:13 AM
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  6. Mar 20, 2013 at 7:11 PM
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    I got the bed storage box made for my gear.
    The cut out is for a water jug to fit when the tailgate is closed
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    Propane cylinder bracket.​

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    Fuel/water storage until i get the rear swing outs for them.
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    Biohazard food storage box
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    Lower storage area, for tables,chairs,tools, popup shade & misc will fit
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  7. Mar 20, 2013 at 8:07 PM
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    Jux

    Jux :D

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    That's very slick OP
     
  8. Mar 20, 2013 at 8:12 PM
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    benbacher

    benbacher Purveyor of Fun Vendor

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    What are you taking with you?!
     
  9. Mar 20, 2013 at 8:19 PM
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    kai38`

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    Anything to be comfortable while out camping.
    Trips can be 2 days to 3 weeks when I go out.
    I also have a 12v fridge to still be mounted in back seat area
    The bed rack is being made now that will carry the RTT and sand tracks mounted on one side
     
  10. Mar 20, 2013 at 8:27 PM
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    :popcorn: And let's see some more pics after you get all of the rack stuff mounted
     
  11. Mar 21, 2013 at 11:25 PM
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    Who's making the rack?
     
  12. Mar 21, 2013 at 11:34 PM
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    llibrm

    llibrm OH NOOOOOO!

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    Damn OP. How many nights did you think about your execution of Taco Tetris. That's really sweet looking.

    That's what I'm thinking of now here at 2330 wanting to go camping. How can I get all my stuff in the back if the wife and kids go...
     
  13. May 24, 2013 at 5:02 PM
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    Pictures from trip to Overland Expo in AZ
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  14. Jan 24, 2018 at 9:37 AM
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    What model are those pelicans? And also what manufacturer are those jerry cans? You’ve got a lot of em!
     

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